Do this exercise
1 set × 3 reps. Watch the demo and tap through at your own pace — we log your reps, holds, and how it felt.
Prefer the classic step-by-step timer?
Wash hands. Optional: a pea-sized amount of plain lotion on fingertips (skip if your team said lotion-free).
Ready when you are
We'll guide you through 5 short steps — about 2 minutes of guided motion. Pause or stop anytime — nothing is uploaded.
Have ready: No special equipment
Contraindications & stop if…
When not to do this
- Open, draining, or unhealed wounds
- Sutures still in place unless your surgeon cleared massage
- Suspected infection or skin breakdown
- Recent surgery or graft without written clearance for scar mobilization
Stop if
- Sharp or tearing pain
- Bleeding, blistering, or open spots
- Increasing redness, heat, or swelling after massage
Prefer a quick pacing gate before the timer? Use full guided session — it asks for pain, stiffness, and fatigue in a few taps first (education only, not clearance).
Why it helps
Controlled massage can help a mature scar move more like surrounding skin so daily stretch and grip feel less “tethered.”
What it should feel like
Mild pulling or tightness — not sharp pain. Skin may pink slightly then fade.
Target area
Scar tissue
Stop if you notice
- Sharp or tearing pain
- Bleeding, blistering, or open spots
- Increasing redness, heat, or swelling after massage
Get clearance first if
- Open, draining, or unhealed wounds
- Sutures still in place unless your surgeon cleared massage
- Suspected infection or skin breakdown
- Recent surgery or graft without written clearance for scar mobilization
Instructions, dose & tipsSetup, how many to do, and common mistakes
How to do it well
Goal, setup, dose, and the things therapists most often have to repeat. This is education — not a replacement for your clinician's plan.
Before you start
- Confirm with your surgeon or hand therapist that scar massage is appropriate for your stage.
- Skin must be fully closed with no drainage.
- Stop if anything feels sharp or the scar looks angrier afterward.
Today's dose
- Reps
- 3
- Sets
- 1
- Sessions / day
- 2
- Rest
- 120s
- Pain ceiling
- 2/10
Common mistakes
- Pressing as hard as a deep-tissue massage
- Massaging before the wound is healed
- Skipping moisturizer when dry skin cracks (if lotion is allowed)
Easier version
- Circle only a 1 cm section for 30 seconds total
- One short session every other day
Harder version
Only if your phase allows progression.
- Add one extra slow lengthwise glide only if the scar stays calm for 48 hours
How did this feel?
One tap. Saved as a question for your next visit when relevant — never auto-shared.